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Linus Torvalds on AI in coding; researchers study Liberty Bell sound

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has shared his perspective on using AI in programming, stating that he employs it for tasks he struggles with. While he finds AI helpful for certain aspects of coding, he does not believe it is suitable for the core development of Linux, though he acknowledges its utility in bug finding. Separately, researchers are using scientific methods, including modal analysis on a replica bell, to determine the historical sound of the Liberty Bell. AI

IMPACT Linus Torvalds's perspective offers insight into the practical application of AI in software development, while the Liberty Bell item highlights scientific curiosity.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains commentary from a prominent figure on AI usage and a separate science news item about historical sound analysis.

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Linus Torvalds on AI in coding; researchers study Liberty Bell sound

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    What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case. Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend.

    What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case. Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend. https:// arstechnica.com/science/2026/1 0/what-did-the-liberty-bell-sound-like-science-is-on-the-case/ # Tech # Technol…

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    ‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him The Linux creator calls vibe coding ‘a wonderful way to find joy in programm

    ‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him The Linux creator calls vibe coding ‘a wonderful way to find joy in programming,’ but not for running Linux development. (Finding bugs is OK.) https://www. zdnet.com/tech/linus-torvalds- ai-coding…